Guayaquil is the face of the tragedy of the coronavirus in Ecuador. The US economic recovery It depends on how fast the virus is contained. The key that victims of domestic violence are using to ask for help. In addition: they forecast 4 major hurricanes. This is what you should know to start the day. Truth first.

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Guayaquil lives a nightmare

Ecuador is one of the Latin American countries most affected by the coronavirus. According to official figures, there are almost 3,000 confirmed cases and more than 100 deaths. However, the crisis in the country has another face in the city of Guayaquil, epicenter of the epidemic, where cases of abandoned bodies have been seen on the streets and in private homes waiting to be collected. People die at the entrance of hospitals because there are no beds and medical experts estimate that in the coming months there will be between 2,500 and 3,500 deaths (only in the province of Guayas). President Lenín Moreno called for the union to no longer minimize the severity of the crisis, while acknowledging that "both in number of infections and deaths the records fall short."

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Can the coronavirus spread by talking or even breathing?

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the virus is transmitted from person to person when they are less than 2 meters away. It is spread "through the respiratory drops produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes." However, research shows that drops produced by talking or possibly just breathing can also transmit the virus. Does this imply that the coronavirus can be suspended in the air? Learn about the information a scientific panel shared with the White House.

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Economic recovery depends on how quickly the virus is controlled

The question is no longer whether the US It will have an economic recession but how deep it will be How fast will the economy recover? There are several expertly described scenarios, but they all depend on the course of the virus. For McKinsey consultants, if the virus is not contained within the second half and social distancing measures continue through the summer, GDP would take more than 2 years to return to its pre-coronavirus level.

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6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits

Some 6.6 million workers applied for unemployment benefits for the first time in the week ending March 28, a new record high. Several economists surveyed by Refinitiv expected 3.5 million requests. Companies continue to lay off and give unpaid leave to workers amid the coronavirus emergency, a situation that began to worsen since mid-March.

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Domestic violence during confinement

Due to restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, victims of domestic violence suddenly find themselves trapped in their homes, with their abusive partners. Some cannot, or are too afraid to call the police, experts say. France, inspired by a similar scheme in Spain, began telling victims to go to pharmacies. If they can't speak openly in the store, they can simply say the keyword "mask 19" to the pharmacist behind the counter.

At coffee time

The FDA authorizes in the USA. the first test for antibodies against the coronavirus

That type of test, called a serology test, could identify previous coronavirus infections, although it may be less effective in identifying recent ones.

More than 40 young people went on vacation to Mexico, now they have coronaviruses

About 70 people in their 20s chartered a plane from Austin, Texas, and traveled to Mexico for spring break two weeks ago. 44 tested positive.

Kobe Bryant's latest book launch announced

The former Lakers star had conceived a fantasy series for young adults. Now, his widow announced that the second book, titled "The Wizenard Series: Season One," is now on sale.

Experts forecast four major hurricanes in the Atlantic during the 2020 season

16 named storms, including 8 hurricanes, is what is expected for the Atlantic hurricane season, according to early predictions from the U. Colorado State.

The number of the day

1.2 million

A New England Patriots team plane loaded with 1.2 million N95 masks returned to Boston after collecting vital supplies in China.

The appointment of the day

"It is within our power to modify those numbers"

Dr. Anthony Fauci, referring to the possibilities of reducing the number of projected deaths in the USA. by the coronavirus and which are estimated between 100,000 and 200,000.

And to finish…

Why did this doctor and nurse become famous on TikTok?

Dr. Rose Marie Leslie and nurse Miki Rai have accumulated thousands of visits to the TikTok social network for their creative resources to inform young people about the coronavirus pandemic.